SAM-e and vitamins

[Gailerina]

Good Afternoon,

Anyone who takes SAM-e or valerian root, do you take vitamins as well?

I have been talking an off brand women's one a day metabolism and vitamin D and I am wondering if others have had issues.

 

[janny108]

we take valerian, vitamins and Sam E.

 

[miss-a]

I take a fist full of vitamins, as well, as you know, the SAMe. I take the SAMe on an empty stomach, the vits with meals. No problems. I think it's helpful.

 

[Dusky Mouse]

Be careful with Valerian root. Prolonged use can cause depression.

Edit to add) Vitamins and herbs are meant to be supplements. They fill in the gaps as nutritional components to augment the nutritional imbalance or deficiency that is occurring in the body otherwise through diet, stress, sedentary behavior, etc...
You shouldn't take vitamins or herbs every day all the time for years. It can cause all sorts of side effects. From physical to psychological.
Get with a qualified nutritionist, have a food allergy blood screen performed so that you know what foods cause your body to have issues because your diet activates histamine reactions, depression, predisposition to infections, (like colds, flu, bronchitis). Follow the diet plan that nutritionist gives you.

Vitamins are supplements. Proper diet is ideal. Herbs are medicine. Treat them as you would any prescription drug.
St. John's wort is also used for depression. However, prolonged use can cause reverse effects and lead to depression. Best to consult with a nutrition counselor at the local health food store so that you know what you're doing.

 

[miss-a]

Yes, I keep the valarien as a small dose at bedtime on nights when I need help to get to sleep.

 

[Krissy Cakes]

Never taken valerian root .. I will have to look it up and see what it is ..

I have taken Sam-E works great.

 

[Gailerina]

I am taking a SAMe in the morning when I get to work with 1 90mg Valerian root.

I might take a valerian root at bedtime too, depends.

I take the vitamins mainly for the Iron and Vitamins B&D, Vitamins C and A are not hard for to get my daily dose of.

 

[Stone Butterfly]

I'd think Valerian root would diminish the effects of SAMe.

 

[Gailerina]

From what I looked up they actually work together, as they perform similar things. But I also take a very low dose, so I am not sure if that means anything.

I'd think Valerian root would diminish the effects of SAMe.